COLCHESTER United were held to a 1-1 draw by Barrow, on Easter Monday.
Tom Beadling's late strike denied the U's an important victory, after they had led for much of the game through Callum Harriott's strike.
The draw leaves Colchester six points above the relegation zone in League Two, with six games remaining.
Here are the Gazette player ratings, after the spoils were shared at the JobServe Community Stadium.
DEAN GERKEN 7
U’s keeper had little chance with Barrow equaliser; was hardly troubled before that
MILES WELCH-HAYES 6
Generally defended well and got forward well but distribution let him down at times
TOM EASTMAN 7
U’s man of the match. Was dominant and hardly put a foot wrong
TOMMY SMITH 7
Produced a strong display at the heart of the Colchester defence against the lively Quigley
RYAN CLAMPIN 7
Made some energetic runs particularly in the first half but had to defend more after that
BRENDAN WIREDU 7
Performed well again; was denied what looked like a legitimate goal before missing a good chance
HARRY PELL 7
U’s skipper battled away throughout for Colchester despite picking up a couple of knocks
COURTNEY SENIOR 7
Played his part in Harriott’s goal and was denied what looked a second-half penalty
JEVANI BROWN 6
Showed some neat touches and build-up play in the number ten role
CALLUM HARRIOTT 7
Scored with an excellent first-time strike and was always a threat to the Barrow defence
FRANK NOUBLE 6
Provided the assist for Harriott’s goal but missed a good chance in the second half
SUBSTITUTES
TOM LAPSLIE (for Brown, 68) 7
Made some crucial interceptions and challenges after coming on for Brown
JUNIOR TCHAMADEU (for Senior, 83)
Subs (not used): Doherty, Chilvers, Stevenson, Folivi, George.
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